Pope Leo's Favorability Rating, Major Moments as He Celebrates First Year
Summary
A recent poll shows Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, has a much higher favorability rating among Americans than President Donald Trump. The pope is especially popular among Black, Hispanic, and older voters, and his positions on global issues like war and peace resonate with many people.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV was elected on May 8, 2025, as the first U.S.-born pope.
- A poll conducted in April 2026 found 55% of Americans view Pope Leo favorably, compared to 40% for President Trump.
- Pope Leo’s net favorability rating is +31 points, while President Trump’s is -16 points.
- Black and Hispanic Americans support Pope Leo more strongly, with 60% and 62% favorability respectively.
- Older Americans (45 and older) show higher favorability for Pope Leo than for President Trump.
- The pope is favored by 87% of Kamala Harris voters but only 35% of Trump voters; Trump has 84% favorability among his voters and only 2% among Harris voters.
- 31% of Americans say Pope Leo is too involved in politics, with 66% of Trump voters and 5% of Harris voters agreeing on this.
- Nearly half of respondents approve of Pope Leo’s statements calling for peace during tensions with Iran, more than those who approve of Trump’s stance.
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